2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Associate in Social and Human Services Concentration (A4538D)

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies, which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses, which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

 

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

 

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, childcare, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

Academic Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA 122College Transfer Success

1

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

HSE 110Introduction to Human Services

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

SWK 113Working With Diversity

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

HSE 123Interviewing Techniques

3

HSE 225Crisis Intervention

3

HSE 125Counseling

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

SWK 110Introduction to Social Work

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIO 111General Biology I

4

HSE 112Group Process I

2

HSE 210Human Services Issues

2

SOC 213Sociology of the Family

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

 

MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

Or

ART 111Art Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SWK 220Swk Issues in Client Services

3

PSY 281Abnormal Psychology

3

SOC 220Social Problems

3

SWK 115Community Resources

3

SWK 214Social Work Law

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 66